Using three examples from Mezey's reading, explain what other historical events and movement were taking place in the middle of the 20th century that contributed to the development of the gay liberation movement in the United States.

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-Alfred Kinsey published the Kinsey Scale, which identified a spectrum of sexual identities and desires.
-Gay men (Mattachine Society), lesbian women (Daughters of Bilitis), and bisexual people (Sexual Freedom League) began to organize and facilitate exploration and positive self-image.
-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights groups provided examples for how to organize and protest.
-Feminists encouraged self-exploration and sexual freedom, as well as created spaces for women to meet together.
-Safer and better reproductive and contraceptive technologies were developed, expanding childbearing and childrearing options for LGBTQ families.

Using Three Examples from Mezey's Reading, Explain What Other Historical